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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 651.75 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 651.75 and 203.51 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 651.75 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/651.75 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 651.75 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 132,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,634.38/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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