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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.79, 650.70 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.79, 650.70 and 141.29 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.79 : 650.70 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.79/650.70 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.79x = 650.70 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.79x = 91,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,937.40/433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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