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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.04 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.04 and 250.74 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.04 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.04 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.04 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 132,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,902.23/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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