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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.44 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.44 and 141.05 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.44 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.44 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.44 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 91,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,746.36/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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