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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.06 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.06 and 303.01 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.06 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.06 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.06 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 196,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,972.68/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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