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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 616.77 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 616.77 and 250.45 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 616.77 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/616.77 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 616.77 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 154,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,467.07/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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