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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.95 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.95 and 347.85 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.95 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.95 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.95 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 226,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,781.21/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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