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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.64 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.64 and 241.34 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.64 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.64 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.64 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 157,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,025.46/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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