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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 650.03 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 650.03 and 227.75 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 650.03 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/650.03 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 650.03 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 148,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,044.33/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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