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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.07 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.07 and 294.83 is: 441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.07 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.07 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.07 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 190,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,775.65/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.69

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