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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 650.58 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 650.58 and 337.08 is: 506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 650.58 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/650.58 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 650.58 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 219,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,297.51/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.37

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