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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 647.94 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 647.94 and 354.54 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 647.94 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/647.94 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 647.94 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 229,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,720.65/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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