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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 611.36 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 611.36 and 246.56 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 611.36 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/611.36 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 611.36 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 150,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,736.92/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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