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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.70 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.70 and 409.74 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.70 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.70 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.70 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 266,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,615.38/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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