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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 648.90 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 648.90 and 341.46 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 648.90 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/648.90 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 648.90 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 221,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,573.39/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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