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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 651.03 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 651.03 and 190.42 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 651.03 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/651.03 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 651.03 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 123,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,966.59/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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