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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 653.94 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 653.94 and 219.33 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 653.94 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/653.94 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 653.94 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 143,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,428.66/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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