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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 647.96 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 647.96 and 374.52 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 647.96 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/647.96 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 647.96 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 242,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,673.98/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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