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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 651.21 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 651.21 and 190.68 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 651.21 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/651.21 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 651.21 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 124,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,172.72/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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