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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 668.94 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 668.94 and 250.68 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 668.94 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/668.94 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 668.94 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 167,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,689.88/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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