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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 650.82 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 650.82 and 297.26 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 650.82 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/650.82 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 650.82 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 193,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,462.75/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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