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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 653.70 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 653.70 and 162.22 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 653.70 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/653.70 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 653.70 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 106,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,043.21/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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