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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 889.94 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 889.94 and 435 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 889.94 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/889.94 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 889.94 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 387,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,123.90/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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