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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 650.63 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 650.63 and 251.64 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 650.63 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/650.63 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 650.63 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 163,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725.16/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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