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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 651.62 and 251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 651.62 and 251.95 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 651.62 = 251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/651.62 = 251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 651.62 × 251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 164,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175.66/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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