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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 650.18 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 650.18 and 228.19 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 650.18 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/650.18 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 650.18 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 148,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,364.57/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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