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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 600.80 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 600.80 and 269.68 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 600.80 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/600.80 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 600.80 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 162,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,020.89/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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