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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.34 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.34 and 141.08 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.34 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.34 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.34 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 91,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,746.72/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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