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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 600.82 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 600.82 and 352.05 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 600.82 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/600.82 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 600.82 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 211,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,515.55/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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