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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 650.77 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 650.77 and 199.70 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 650.77 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/650.77 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 650.77 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 129,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,958.77/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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