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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.13, 617.04 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.13, 617.04 and 250.70 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.13 : 617.04 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.13/617.04 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.13x = 617.04 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.13x = 154,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,690.67/447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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