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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 649.88 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 649.88 and 155.33 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 649.88 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/649.88 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 649.88 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 100,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,943.64/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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