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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.70 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.70 and 264.52 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.70 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.70 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.70 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 157,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,045.52/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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