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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 650.07 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 650.07 and 386.98 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 650.07 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/650.07 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 650.07 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 251,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,564.09/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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