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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.05, 600 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.05, 600 and 310.48 is: 428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.05 : 600 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.05/600 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.05x = 600 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.05x = 186,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,288/435.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.20

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