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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.76 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.76 and 125.06 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.76 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.76 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.76 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 81,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258.99/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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