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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 611.94 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 611.94 and 246.95 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 611.94 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/611.94 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 611.94 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 151,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,115.52/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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