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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.04, 1,951.56 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.04, 1,951.56 and 435.96 is: 653.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.04 : 1,951.56 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.04/1,951.56 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.04x = 1,951.56 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.04x = 850,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,802.10/1,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.94

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