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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 651.66 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 651.66 and 203.37 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 651.66 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/651.66 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 651.66 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 132,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,528.09/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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