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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 548.64 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 548.64 and 250.64 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 548.64 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/548.64 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 548.64 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 137,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,511.13/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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