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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 599.51 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 599.51 and 369.45 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 599.51 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/599.51 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 599.51 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 221,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,489.89/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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