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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 652.94 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 652.94 and 175.25 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 652.94 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/652.94 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 652.94 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 114,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423.59/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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