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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 612.28 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 612.28 and 247.20 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 612.28 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/612.28 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 612.28 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 151,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,355.00/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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