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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.48 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.48 and 125.46 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.48 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.48 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.48 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 81,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608.59/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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