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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.05, 649.53 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.05, 649.53 and 176.55 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.05 : 649.53 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.05/649.53 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.05x = 649.53 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.05x = 114,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,674.52/433.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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