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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 594.12 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 594.12 and 332.00 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 594.12 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/594.12 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 594.12 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 197,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,244.87/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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