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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.15 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.15 and 184.88 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.15 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.15 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.15 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 120,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,567.69/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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