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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.78, 650.46 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.78, 650.46 and 141.19 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.78 : 650.46 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.78/650.46 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.78x = 650.46 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.78x = 91,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,838.45/433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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