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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 600.05 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 600.05 and 335.43 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 600.05 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/600.05 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 600.05 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 201,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,273.09/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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