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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 651.82 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 651.82 and 191.19 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 651.82 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/651.82 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 651.82 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 124,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.47/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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