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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 620.87 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 620.87 and 250.75 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 620.87 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/620.87 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 620.87 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 155,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,678.79/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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