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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 650.83 and 382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 650.83 and 382.81 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 650.83 = 382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/650.83 = 382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 650.83 × 382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 249,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,144.23/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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