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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.22, 653.19 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.22, 653.19 and 262.09 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.22 : 653.19 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.22/653.19 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.22x = 653.19 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.22x = 171,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194.57/435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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