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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 652.08 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 652.08 and 305.28 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 652.08 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/652.08 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 652.08 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 199,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,066.98/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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