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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 615.75 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 615.75 and 247.03 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 615.75 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/615.75 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 615.75 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 152,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,108.72/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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