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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 650.28 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 650.28 and 337.56 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 650.28 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/650.28 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 650.28 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 219,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,508.52/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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