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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.32 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.32 and 203.04 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.32 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.32 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.32 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 132,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244.01/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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