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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 506.10 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 506.10 and 250.68 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 506.10 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/506.10 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 506.10 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 126,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,869.15/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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