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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 652.41 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 652.41 and 290.94 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 652.41 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/652.41 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 652.41 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 189,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812.17/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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