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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.74, 906.36 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.74, 906.36 and 435.54 is: 601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.74 : 906.36 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.74/906.36 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.74x = 906.36 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.74x = 394,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,757.80/656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.09

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