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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 600.93 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 600.93 and 297.62 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 600.93 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/600.93 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 600.93 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 178,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,848.79/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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