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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 613.73 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 613.73 and 248.28 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 613.73 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/613.73 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 613.73 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 152,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,375.64/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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