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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 652.22 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 652.22 and 203.74 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 652.22 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/652.22 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 652.22 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 132,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,883.30/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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