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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 648.95 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 648.95 and 316.92 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 648.95 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/648.95 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 648.95 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 205,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,665.23/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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