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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.00, 650.67 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.00, 650.67 and 160.04 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.00 : 650.67 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.00/650.67 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.00x = 650.67 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.00x = 104,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,131.49/434.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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