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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 650.13 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 650.13 and 250.87 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 650.13 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/650.13 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 650.13 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 163,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098.11/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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