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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.57 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.57 and 248.94 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.57 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.57 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.57 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 165,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,687.00/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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