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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 650.77 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 650.77 and 331.13 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 650.77 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/650.77 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 650.77 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 215,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,484.56/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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