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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 650.42 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 650.42 and 251.19 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 650.42 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/650.42 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 650.42 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 163,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,379.00/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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