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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.23, 652.86 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.23, 652.86 and 218.69 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.23 : 652.86 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.23/652.86 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.23x = 652.86 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.23x = 142,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,773.95/435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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