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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 651.12 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 651.12 and 145.52 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 651.12 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/651.12 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 651.12 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 94,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,750.98/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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