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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 650.99 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 650.99 and 125.85 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 650.99 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/650.99 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 650.99 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 81,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,924.96/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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