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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 613.98 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 613.98 and 435.42 is: 599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 613.98 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/613.98 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 613.98 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 267,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,339.17/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.12

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