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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 649.35 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 649.35 and 376.83 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 649.35 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/649.35 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 649.35 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 244,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,694.56/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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