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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 650.34 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 650.34 and 250.88 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 650.34 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/650.34 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 650.34 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 163,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,157.30/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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