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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 649.62 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 649.62 and 302.95 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 649.62 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/649.62 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 649.62 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 196,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,800.75/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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