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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 651.08 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 651.08 and 125.93 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 651.08 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/651.08 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 651.08 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 81,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,988.08/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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