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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 654 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 654 and 368.04 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 654 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/654 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 654 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 240,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,698.16/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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