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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 654.14 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 654.14 and 320.07 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 654.14 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/654.14 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 654.14 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 209,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368.99/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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