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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.64 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.64 and 240.80 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.64 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.64 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.64 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 156,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,674.11/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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