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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.47, 650.54 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.47, 650.54 and 318.22 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.47 : 650.54 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.47/650.54 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.47x = 650.54 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.47x = 207,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,014.01/433.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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