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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 650.58 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 650.58 and 312.84 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 650.58 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/650.58 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 650.58 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 203,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,527.45/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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