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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.94 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.94 and 146.06 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.94 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.94 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.94 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 95,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,223.62/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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