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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 649.92 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 649.92 and 140.65 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 649.92 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/649.92 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 649.92 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 91,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,410.15/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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