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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 649.54 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 649.54 and 296.68 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 649.54 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/649.54 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 649.54 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 192,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,700.80/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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