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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 651 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 651 and 145.36 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 651 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/651 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 651 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 94,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,629.36/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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