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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.95 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.95 and 250.89 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.95 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.95 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.95 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 167,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,832.87/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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