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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 652.65 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 652.65 and 203.67 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 652.65 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/652.65 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 652.65 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 132,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,925.23/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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