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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 621.60 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 621.60 and 250.03 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 621.60 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/621.60 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 621.60 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 155,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,418.65/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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