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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 650.30 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 650.30 and 189.92 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 650.30 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/650.30 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 650.30 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 123,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,504.98/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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