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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.04 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.04 and 126.56 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.04 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.04 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.04 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 82,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,522.18/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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