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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.36 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.36 and 325.02 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.36 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.36 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.36 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 195,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,129.01/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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