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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 603.14 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 603.14 and 250.64 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 603.14 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/603.14 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 603.14 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 151,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,166.74/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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