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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 652.27 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 652.27 and 337.92 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 652.27 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/652.27 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 652.27 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 220,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,415.08/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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