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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 506.07 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 506.07 and 250.74 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 506.07 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/506.07 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 506.07 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 126,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,891.99/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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