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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 611.76 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 611.76 and 246.81 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 611.76 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/611.76 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 611.76 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 150,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,988.49/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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