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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 651.04 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 651.04 and 160.08 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 651.04 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/651.04 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 651.04 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 104,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,218.48/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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