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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.47, 611.89 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.47, 611.89 and 246.97 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.47 : 611.89 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.47/611.89 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.47x = 611.89 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.47x = 151,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,118.47/443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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