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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.82 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.82 and 244.70 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.82 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.82 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.82 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 148,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,978.25/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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