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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.26 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.26 and 126.74 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.26 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.26 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.26 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 82,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,667.43/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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