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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.79, 650.73 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.79, 650.73 and 125.64 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.79 : 650.73 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.79/650.73 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.79x = 650.73 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.79x = 81,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,757.72/433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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