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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 649.59 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 649.59 and 124.89 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 649.59 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/649.59 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 649.59 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 81,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,125.12/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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