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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 613.15 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 613.15 and 247.86 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 613.15 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/613.15 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 613.15 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 151,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,975.36/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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