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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 650.39 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 650.39 and 297.05 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 650.39 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/650.39 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 650.39 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 193,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193.61/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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