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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.24, 650.01 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.24, 650.01 and 270.73 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.24 : 650.01 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.24/650.01 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.24x = 650.01 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.24x = 175,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,977.21/433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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