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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 611.37 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 611.37 and 246.55 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 611.37 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/611.37 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 611.37 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 150,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,733.27/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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