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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 506.66 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 506.66 and 250.70 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 506.66 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/506.66 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 506.66 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 127,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,015.88/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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