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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 600.44 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 600.44 and 248.55 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 600.44 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/600.44 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 600.44 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 149,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,239.36/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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