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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 611.65 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 611.65 and 246.73 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 611.65 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/611.65 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 611.65 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 150,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,912.33/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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