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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 600.90 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 600.90 and 248.94 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 600.90 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/600.90 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 600.90 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 149,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,588.05/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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