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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.64 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.64 and 216.02 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.64 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.64 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.64 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 140,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,984.38/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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