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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 652.85 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 652.85 and 191.59 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 652.85 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/652.85 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 652.85 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 125,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,077.90/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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