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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 618.60 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 618.60 and 250.56 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 618.60 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/618.60 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 618.60 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 154,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,996.42/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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