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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 650.22 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 650.22 and 324.91 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 650.22 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/650.22 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 650.22 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 211,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262.98/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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