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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.97, 614.05 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.97, 614.05 and 245.80 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.97 : 614.05 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.97/614.05 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.97x = 614.05 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.97x = 150,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,933.49/444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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