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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 650.10 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 650.10 and 189.92 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 650.10 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/650.10 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 650.10 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 123,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,466.99/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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