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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.53 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.53 and 141.20 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.53 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.53 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.53 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 91,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,854.46/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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