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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 613.76 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 613.76 and 248.30 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 613.76 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/613.76 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 613.76 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 152,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,396.90/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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