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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 650.26 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 650.26 and 125.28 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 650.26 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/650.26 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 650.26 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 81,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,464.57/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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