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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 600.54 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 600.54 and 324.91 is: 448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 600.54 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/600.54 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 600.54 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 195,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,119.95/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.43

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