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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 600.88 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 600.88 and 316.83 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 600.88 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/600.88 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 600.88 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 190,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,372.22/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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