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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.56 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.56 and 338.76 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.56 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.56 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.56 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 221,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,061.23/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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