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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 648.24 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 648.24 and 295.12 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 648.24 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/648.24 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 648.24 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 191,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,308.59/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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