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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 653.73 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 653.73 and 313.52 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 653.73 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/653.73 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 653.73 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 204,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,957.43/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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