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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 650.64 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 650.64 and 190.31 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 650.64 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/650.64 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 650.64 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 123,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,823.30/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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