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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 654.97 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 654.97 and 345.45 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 654.97 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/654.97 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 654.97 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 226,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,259.39/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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