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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.44 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.44 and 297.34 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.44 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.44 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.44 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 193,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,699.17/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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