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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 467.01 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 467.01 and 250.68 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 467.01 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/467.01 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 467.01 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 117,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,070.07/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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