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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 699.48 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 699.48 and 250.20 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 699.48 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/699.48 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 699.48 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 175,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,009.90/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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