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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 616.19 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 616.19 and 250.03 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 616.19 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/616.19 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 616.19 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 154,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064.74/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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