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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 435.08 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 435.08 and 84.62 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 435.08 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/435.08 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 435.08 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 36,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,816.47/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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