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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.10 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.10 and 84.58 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.10 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.10 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.10 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 36,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799.19/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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