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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.00, 611.34 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.00, 611.34 and 246.53 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.00 : 611.34 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.00/611.34 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.00x = 611.34 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.00x = 150,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,710.59/443.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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