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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 651.01 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 651.01 and 141.47 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 651.01 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/651.01 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 651.01 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 92,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,098.38/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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