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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 611.64 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 611.64 and 246.74 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 611.64 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/611.64 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 611.64 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 150,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,913.00/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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