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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 651.92 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 651.92 and 105.55 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 651.92 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/651.92 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 651.92 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 68,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,812.70/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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