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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 650.63 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 650.63 and 405.83 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 650.63 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/650.63 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 650.63 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 264,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,041.92/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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