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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 652.01 and 203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 652.01 and 203.69 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 652.01 = 203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/652.01 = 203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 652.01 × 203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 132,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,807.92/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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