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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 651 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 651 and 145.39 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 651 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/651 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 651 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 94,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.89/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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