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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.12 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.12 and 266.94 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.12 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.12 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.12 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 160,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196.03/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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