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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 614.04 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 614.04 and 248.45 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 614.04 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/614.04 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 614.04 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 152,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,554.24/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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