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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.26 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.26 and 141.09 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.26 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.26 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.26 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 91,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,745.18/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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