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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 650.70 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 650.70 and 313.20 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 650.70 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/650.70 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 650.70 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 203,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,799.24/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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