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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 594.84 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 594.84 and 332.83 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 594.84 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/594.84 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 594.84 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 197,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,980.60/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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