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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 648.76 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 648.76 and 375.96 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 648.76 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/648.76 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 648.76 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 243,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,907.81/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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