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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.32 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.32 and 190.74 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.32 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.32 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.32 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 124,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,236.05/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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