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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 652.76 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 652.76 and 404.20 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 652.76 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/652.76 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 652.76 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 263,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,845.59/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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