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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.35 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.35 and 191.25 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.35 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.35 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.35 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 124,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,762.65/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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