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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.27 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.27 and 248.61 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.27 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.27 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.27 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 152,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,713.66/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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