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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.36 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.36 and 301.70 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.36 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.36 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.36 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 191,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,688.11/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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