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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 652.05 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 652.05 and 126.57 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 652.05 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/652.05 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 652.05 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 82,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529.97/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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