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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 651.04 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 651.04 and 311.45 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 651.04 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/651.04 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 651.04 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 202,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,762.37/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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