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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 650.98 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 650.98 and 366.15 is: 548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 650.98 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/650.98 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 650.98 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 238,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,355.41/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.97

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