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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 594.10 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 594.10 and 297.99 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 594.10 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/594.10 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 594.10 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 177,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,035.11/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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