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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.22, 611.62 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.22, 611.62 and 246.75 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.22 : 611.62 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.22/611.62 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.22x = 611.62 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.22x = 150,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,917.24/443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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