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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 651.08 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 651.08 and 330.44 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 651.08 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/651.08 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 651.08 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 215,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,142.88/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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