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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 652.20 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 652.20 and 375.71 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 652.20 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/652.20 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 652.20 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 245,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,038.06/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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