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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 651.92 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 651.92 and 305.01 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 651.92 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/651.92 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 651.92 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 198,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,840.59/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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