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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 651.11 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 651.11 and 336.70 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 651.11 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/651.11 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 651.11 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 219,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,225.48/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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