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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 651.60 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 651.60 and 191.40 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 651.60 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/651.60 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 651.60 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 124,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,716.24/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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