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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 597.60 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 597.60 and 323.02 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 597.60 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/597.60 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 597.60 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 193,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,036.75/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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