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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 651.60 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 651.60 and 313.06 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 651.60 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/651.60 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 651.60 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 203,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,989.90/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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