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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 611.68 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 611.68 and 246.77 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 611.68 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/611.68 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 611.68 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 150,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,939.98/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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