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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 548.64 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 548.64 and 250.44 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 548.64 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/548.64 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 548.64 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 137,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401.40/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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