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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 611.40 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 611.40 and 246.59 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 611.40 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/611.40 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 611.40 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 150,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,765.13/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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