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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 960.08 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 960.08 and 250.07 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 960.08 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/960.08 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 960.08 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 240,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,081.15/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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