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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 652.30 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 652.30 and 239.98 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 652.30 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/652.30 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 652.30 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 156,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,538.95/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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