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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.57 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.57 and 241.84 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.57 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.57 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.57 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 157,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,575.69/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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