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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.72 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.72 and 269.43 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.72 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.72 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.72 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 161,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,848.73/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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