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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 650.88 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 650.88 and 251.64 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 650.88 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/650.88 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 650.88 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 163,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787.44/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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