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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 653.32 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 653.32 and 327.61 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 653.32 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/653.32 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 653.32 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 214,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,034.98/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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