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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 620.70 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 620.70 and 250.66 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 620.70 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/620.70 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 620.70 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 155,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584.66/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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