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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 649.52 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 649.52 and 248.03 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 649.52 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/649.52 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 649.52 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 161,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097.64/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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