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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 651.99 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 651.99 and 404.22 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 651.99 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/651.99 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 651.99 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 263,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,547.40/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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