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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 466.66 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 466.66 and 250.60 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 466.66 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/466.66 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 466.66 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 116,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,945.00/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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