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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 651.04 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 651.04 and 125.88 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 651.04 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/651.04 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 651.04 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 81,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952.92/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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