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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.13, 618.96 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.13, 618.96 and 250.44 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.13 : 618.96 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.13/618.96 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.13x = 618.96 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.13x = 155,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012.34/413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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