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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 651.98 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 651.98 and 419.97 is: 630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 651.98 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/651.98 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 651.98 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 273,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,813.09/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.11

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