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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 652.04 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 652.04 and 297.84 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 652.04 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/652.04 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 652.04 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 194,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,203.59/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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