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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.54 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.54 and 312.45 is: 468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.54 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.54 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.54 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 203,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,886.12/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.96

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