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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 650.71 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 650.71 and 145.30 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 650.71 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/650.71 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 650.71 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 94,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,544.18/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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