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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.99, 652.12 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.99, 652.12 and 349.31 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.99 : 652.12 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.99/652.12 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.99x = 652.12 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.99x = 227,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,792.79/434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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