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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 650.00 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 650.00 and 159.28 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 650.00 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/650.00 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 650.00 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 103,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,530.77/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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