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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 650.64 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 650.64 and 421.02 is: 630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 650.64 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/650.64 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 650.64 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 273,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,932.45/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.90

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