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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 651.87 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 651.87 and 109.95 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 651.87 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/651.87 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 651.87 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 71,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,673.11/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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