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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 650.40 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 650.40 and 190.32 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 650.40 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/650.40 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 650.40 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 123,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,784.13/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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