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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 651.88 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 651.88 and 190.97 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 651.88 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/651.88 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 651.88 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 124,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489.52/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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