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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 649.92 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 649.92 and 325.68 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 649.92 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/649.92 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 649.92 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 211,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,665.95/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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