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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 652.12 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 652.12 and 229.95 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 652.12 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/652.12 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 652.12 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 149,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,954.42/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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