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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.83 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.83 and 250.01 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.83 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.83 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.83 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 144,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,209.13/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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