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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.80 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.80 and 145.39 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.80 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.80 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.80 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 94,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,619.81/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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