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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 666.02 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 666.02 and 248.76 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 666.02 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/666.02 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 666.02 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 165,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,677.89/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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