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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 653.08 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 653.08 and 264.40 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 653.08 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/653.08 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 653.08 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 172,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,674.35/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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