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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.89 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.89 and 382.41 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.89 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.89 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.89 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 249,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,671.66/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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