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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 611.43 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 611.43 and 243.90 is: 336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 611.43 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/611.43 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 611.43 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 149,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,127.78/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.59

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