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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 650.71 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 650.71 and 190.28 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 650.71 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/650.71 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 650.71 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 123,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,818.96/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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