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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 654 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 654 and 230.44 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 654 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/654 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 654 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 150,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,707.76/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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