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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.21, 650.08 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.21, 650.08 and 227.93 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.21 : 650.08 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.21/650.08 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.21x = 650.08 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.21x = 148,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,172.73/433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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