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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.71 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.71 and 202.75 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.71 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.71 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.71 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 131,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,931.45/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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