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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.59 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.59 and 190.98 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.59 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.59 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.59 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 124,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,440.66/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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