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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608.59 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 608.59 and 244.52 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 608.59 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/608.59 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 608.59 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 148,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,812.43/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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