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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 647.88 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 647.88 and 379.35 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 647.88 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/647.88 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 647.88 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 245,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,773.28/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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