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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 649.52 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 649.52 and 376.46 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 649.52 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/649.52 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 649.52 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 244,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,513.17/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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