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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 652.47 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 652.47 and 273.07 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 652.47 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/652.47 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 652.47 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 178,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169.98/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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