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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 612.68 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 612.68 and 244.80 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 612.68 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/612.68 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 612.68 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 149,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,982.84/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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