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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 651.03 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 651.03 and 141.55 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 651.03 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/651.03 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 651.03 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 92,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151.14/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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