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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 616.80 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 616.80 and 247.77 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 616.80 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/616.80 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 616.80 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 152,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,823.30/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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