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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 653.10 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 653.10 and 230.00 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 653.10 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/653.10 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 653.10 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 150,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,209.73/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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