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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 650.25 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 650.25 and 315.97 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 650.25 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/650.25 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 650.25 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 205,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,459.49/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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