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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 611.45 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 611.45 and 246.57 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 611.45 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/611.45 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 611.45 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 150,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,767.37/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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