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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.74 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.74 and 191.63 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.74 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.74 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.74 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 125,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,084.57/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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