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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 651.39 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 651.39 and 190.73 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 651.39 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/651.39 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 651.39 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 124,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,236.36/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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