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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 652.31 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 652.31 and 126.70 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 652.31 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/652.31 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 652.31 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 82,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,647.68/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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