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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 651.24 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 651.24 and 326.04 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 651.24 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/651.24 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 651.24 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 212,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,330.29/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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