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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 652.32 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 652.32 and 126.68 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 652.32 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/652.32 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 652.32 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 82,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,637.95/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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