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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.06, 650.84 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.06, 650.84 and 202.82 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.06 : 650.84 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.06/650.84 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.06x = 650.84 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.06x = 132,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.37/434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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