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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 611.75 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 611.75 and 246.80 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 611.75 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/611.75 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 611.75 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 150,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,978.61/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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