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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 651.93 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 651.93 and 218.76 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 651.93 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/651.93 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 651.93 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 142,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616.21/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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