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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.07 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.07 and 325.86 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.07 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.07 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.07 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 211,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,831.81/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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