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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.88, 650.66 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.88, 650.66 and 145.26 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.88 : 650.66 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.88/650.66 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.88x = 650.66 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.88x = 94,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.87/433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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