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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 617.19 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 617.19 and 250.77 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 617.19 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/617.19 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 617.19 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 154,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,772.74/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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