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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 600.51 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 600.51 and 341.12 is: 471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 600.51 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/600.51 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 600.51 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 204,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,842.97/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.26

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