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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 651.24 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 651.24 and 296.83 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 651.24 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/651.24 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 651.24 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 193,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308.38/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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