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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 600.55 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 600.55 and 325.17 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 600.55 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/600.55 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 600.55 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 195,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,280.84/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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