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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.44 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.44 and 248.57 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.44 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.44 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.44 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 149,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,250.08/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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