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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 651.78 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 651.78 and 191 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 651.78 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/651.78 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 651.78 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 124,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489.98/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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