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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 652.16 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 652.16 and 126.63 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 652.16 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/652.16 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 652.16 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 82,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,583.34/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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