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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 650.72 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 650.72 and 312.31 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 650.72 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/650.72 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 650.72 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 203,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,226.36/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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