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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 651.24 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 651.24 and 366.30 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 651.24 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/651.24 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 651.24 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 238,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,549.21/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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