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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 651.10 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 651.10 and 141.56 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 651.10 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/651.10 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 651.10 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 92,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,169.01/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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