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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.65 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.65 and 125.62 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.65 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.65 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.65 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 81,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,731.73/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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