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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 594 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 594 and 243.90 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 594 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/594 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 594 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 144,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,876.60/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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