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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.34, 597 and 350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.34, 597 and 350.53 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.34 : 597 = 350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.34/597 = 350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.34x = 597 × 350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.34x = 209,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,266.41/432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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