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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594 and 364.80 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 216,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,691.20/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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