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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.70 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.70 and 125.59 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.70 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.70 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.70 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 81,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,719.56/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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