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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 612.71 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 612.71 and 244.83 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 612.71 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/612.71 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 612.71 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 150,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,008.57/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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