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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 528.72 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 528.72 and 250 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 528.72 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/528.72 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 528.72 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 132,180
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,180/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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