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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 650.11 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 650.11 and 144.84 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 650.11 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/650.11 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 650.11 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 94,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,164.28/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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