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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 651.96 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 651.96 and 306.80 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 651.96 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/651.96 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 651.96 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 200,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,021.33/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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