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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 605.79 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 605.79 and 250.07 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 605.79 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/605.79 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 605.79 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 151,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,489.91/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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