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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 650.75 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 650.75 and 319.03 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 650.75 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/650.75 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 650.75 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 207,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,605.55/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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