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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 611.95 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 611.95 and 246.96 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 611.95 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/611.95 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 611.95 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 151,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,122.88/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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