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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 616.90 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 616.90 and 250.58 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 616.90 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/616.90 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 616.90 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 154,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,582.80/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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