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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.56 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.56 and 190.52 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.56 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.56 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.56 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 123,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,944.69/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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