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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 648.40 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 648.40 and 364.36 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 648.40 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/648.40 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 648.40 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 236,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,251.02/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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