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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 574.05 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 574.05 and 250.26 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 574.05 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/574.05 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 574.05 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 143,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,661.75/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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