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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 608.81 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 608.81 and 244.69 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 608.81 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/608.81 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 608.81 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 148,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,968.50/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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