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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651 and 199.82 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 130,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,082.82/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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