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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 621.60 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 621.60 and 250.31 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 621.60 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/621.60 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 621.60 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 155,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,592.70/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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