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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 647.82 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 647.82 and 329.58 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 647.82 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/647.82 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 647.82 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 213,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,508.52/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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