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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.68 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.68 and 142.62 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.68 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.68 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.68 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 93,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,085.22/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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