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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 651 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 651 and 190.59 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 651 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/651 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 651 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 124,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,074.09/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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