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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.32 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.32 and 203.64 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.32 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.32 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.32 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 88,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,444.92/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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