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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.83 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.83 and 248.31 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.83 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.83 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.83 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 152,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,420.13/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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