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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 650.94 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 650.94 and 202.71 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 650.94 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/650.94 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 650.94 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 131,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,952.05/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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