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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 608.63 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 608.63 and 244.58 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 608.63 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/608.63 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 608.63 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 148,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,854.46/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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