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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.04 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.04 and 250.16 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.04 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.04 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.04 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 141,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,600.57/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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