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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.70 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.70 and 248.94 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.70 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.70 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.70 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 161,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,985.26/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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