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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 649.22 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 649.22 and 247.78 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 649.22 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/649.22 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 649.22 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 160,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,862.73/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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