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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 651.06 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 651.06 and 202.74 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 651.06 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/651.06 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 651.06 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 131,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,995.90/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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