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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 650.33 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 650.33 and 297.63 is: 445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 650.33 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/650.33 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 650.33 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 193,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,556.23/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.66

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