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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 651.66 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 651.66 and 190.70 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 651.66 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/651.66 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 651.66 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 124,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,271.56/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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