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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 650.08 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 650.08 and 324.80 is: 487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 650.08 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/650.08 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 650.08 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 211,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,145.98/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.23

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