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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.70 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.70 and 190.56 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.70 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.70 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.70 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 123,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,997.39/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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