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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.00, 650.99 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.00, 650.99 and 145.64 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.00 : 650.99 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.00/650.99 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.00x = 650.99 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.00x = 94,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.29/434.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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