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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 617.13 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 617.13 and 250.74 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 617.13 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/617.13 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 617.13 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 154,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,739.18/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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