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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 654.12 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 654.12 and 360.48 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 654.12 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/654.12 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 654.12 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 235,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,797.18/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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