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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 651.31 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 651.31 and 126 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 651.31 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/651.31 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 651.31 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 82,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,064.75/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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