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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.02 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.02 and 309.45 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.02 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.02 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.02 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 185,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,676.19/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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