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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 531.36 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 531.36 and 250.44 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 531.36 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/531.36 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 531.36 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 133,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,074.79/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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