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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 651.82 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 651.82 and 109.92 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 651.82 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/651.82 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 651.82 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 71,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,648.05/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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