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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 651.85 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 651.85 and 356.00 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 651.85 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/651.85 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 651.85 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 232,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,054.45/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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