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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 608.60 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 608.60 and 244.53 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 608.60 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/608.60 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 608.60 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 148,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,820.96/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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