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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.03, 597.25 and 275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.03, 597.25 and 275.69 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.03 : 597.25 = 275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.03/597.25 = 275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.03x = 597.25 × 275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.03x = 164,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.36/433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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