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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 652.91 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 652.91 and 370.42 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 652.91 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/652.91 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 652.91 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 241,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,853.19/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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