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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 650.97 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 650.97 and 202.74 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 650.97 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/650.97 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 650.97 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 131,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,977.66/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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