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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.33 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.33 and 264.23 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.33 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.33 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.33 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 156,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774.26/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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