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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.43, 650.18 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.43, 650.18 and 140.95 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.43 : 650.18 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.43/650.18 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.43x = 650.18 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.43x = 91,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,641.60/433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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