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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 650.35 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 650.35 and 145 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 650.35 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/650.35 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 650.35 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 94,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,300.75/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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