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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 652 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 652 and 190.91 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 652 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/652 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 652 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 124,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,473.32/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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