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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 649.09 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 649.09 and 292.25 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 649.09 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/649.09 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 649.09 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 189,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,692.58/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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