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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.15 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.15 and 248.55 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.15 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.15 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.15 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 152,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,645.74/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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