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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 653.06 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 653.06 and 252.81 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 653.06 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/653.06 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 653.06 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 165,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,098.83/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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