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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.97, 651.05 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.97, 651.05 and 141.48 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 651.05 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/651.05 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 651.05 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 92,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,109.85/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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