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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.00, 651.22 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.00, 651.22 and 190.24 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.00 : 651.22 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.00/651.22 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.00x = 651.22 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.00x = 123,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,885.99/434.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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