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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.41, 653.73 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.41, 653.73 and 289.61 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.41 : 653.73 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.41/653.73 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.41x = 653.73 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.41x = 189,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,325.30/435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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