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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 651.04 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 651.04 and 325.76 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 651.04 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/651.04 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 651.04 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 212,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,078.72/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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