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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 650.85 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 650.85 and 377.83 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 650.85 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/650.85 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 650.85 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 245,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,910.66/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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