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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 650.07 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 650.07 and 271.35 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 650.07 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/650.07 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 650.07 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 176,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,396.49/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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