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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 961.04 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 961.04 and 250.97 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 961.04 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/961.04 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 961.04 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 241,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,194.30/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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