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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 652.61 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 652.61 and 338.07 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 652.61 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/652.61 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 652.61 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 220,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,629.25/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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