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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.28 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.28 and 435 is: 652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.28 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.28 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.28 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 340,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,726.80/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.66

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