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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 1,069.60 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 1,069.60 and 250.84 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 1,069.60 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/1,069.60 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 1,069.60 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 268,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,298.46/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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