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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 652.74 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 652.74 and 313.57 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 652.74 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/652.74 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 652.74 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 204,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,679.68/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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