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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.55 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.55 and 109.73 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.55 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.55 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.55 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 71,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,494.58/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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