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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 650.42 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 650.42 and 190.08 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 650.42 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/650.42 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 650.42 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 123,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,631.83/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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