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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 614.06 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 614.06 and 248.54 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 614.06 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/614.06 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 614.06 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 152,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,618.47/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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