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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 538.09 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 538.09 and 250.19 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 538.09 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/538.09 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 538.09 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 134,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,624.85/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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