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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 616.27 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 616.27 and 250.07 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 616.27 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/616.27 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 616.27 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 154,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,110.64/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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