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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.81, 650.12 and 354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.81, 650.12 and 354.87 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.81 : 650.12 = 354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.81/650.12 = 354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.81x = 650.12 × 354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.81x = 230,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,706.31/432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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