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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.29, 651.33 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.29, 651.33 and 126.06 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.29 : 651.33 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.29/651.33 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.29x = 651.33 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.29x = 82,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,102.77/434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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