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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.23 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.23 and 126 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.23 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.23 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.23 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 82,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,054.98/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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