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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 607.25 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 607.25 and 250.81 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 607.25 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/607.25 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 607.25 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 152,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304.37/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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