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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.16 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.16 and 354.24 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.16 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.16 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.16 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 231,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,021.16/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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