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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 650.67 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 650.67 and 202.79 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 650.67 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/650.67 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 650.67 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 131,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,949.37/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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