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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 650.57 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 650.57 and 156.08 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 650.57 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/650.57 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 650.57 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 101,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,542.98/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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