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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 600 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 600 and 317.10 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 600 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/600 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 600 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 190,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,260/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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