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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.13 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.13 and 109.46 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.13 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.13 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.13 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 71,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269.57/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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