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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 611.37 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 611.37 and 243.86 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 611.37 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/611.37 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 611.37 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 149,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,085.63/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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