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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.27, 648.93 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.27, 648.93 and 247.74 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.27 : 648.93 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.27/648.93 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.27x = 648.93 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.27x = 160,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,765.92/433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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