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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.37, 529.55 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.37, 529.55 and 250.86 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.37 : 529.55 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.37/529.55 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.37x = 529.55 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.37x = 132,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,844.59/353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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