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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 651.06 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 651.06 and 241.68 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 651.06 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/651.06 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 651.06 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 157,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,348.18/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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