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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 652.93 and 344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 652.93 and 344.05 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 652.93 = 344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/652.93 = 344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 652.93 × 344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 224,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,641.75/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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