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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 651.18 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 651.18 and 125.97 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 651.18 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/651.18 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 651.18 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 82,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,029.14/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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