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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 649.92 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 649.92 and 236.30 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 649.92 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/649.92 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 649.92 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 153,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,573.73/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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