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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 651.73 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 651.73 and 109.88 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 651.73 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/651.73 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 651.73 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 71,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,611.54/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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