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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.92 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.92 and 247.44 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.92 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.92 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.92 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 164,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,280.36/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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