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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.45 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.45 and 141.77 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.45 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.45 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.45 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 92,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,356.07/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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