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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 651.00 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 651.00 and 125.83 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 651.00 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/651.00 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 651.00 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 81,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,917.38/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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