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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 649.84 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 649.84 and 296.45 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 649.84 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/649.84 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 649.84 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 192,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,645.07/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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