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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 560.22 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 560.22 and 250.84 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 560.22 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/560.22 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 560.22 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 140,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,525.58/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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