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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 652.67 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 652.67 and 262.10 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 652.67 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/652.67 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 652.67 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 171,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,064.81/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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