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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 650.97 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 650.97 and 141.44 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 650.97 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/650.97 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 650.97 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 92,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,069.94/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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