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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 651.31 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 651.31 and 190.69 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 651.31 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/651.31 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 651.31 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 124,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,196.20/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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