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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 651.30 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 651.30 and 126.03 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 651.30 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/651.30 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 651.30 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 82,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,083.34/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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