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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 612.32 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 612.32 and 434.67 is: 598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 612.32 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/612.32 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 612.32 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 266,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,152.66/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.04

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