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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 650.92 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 650.92 and 125.90 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 650.92 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/650.92 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 650.92 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 81,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952.14/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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