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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 663.86 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 663.86 and 247.80 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 663.86 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/663.86 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 663.86 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 164,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,503.27/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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