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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 651.65 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 651.65 and 319.01 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 651.65 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/651.65 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 651.65 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 207,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,885.29/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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