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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 598.12 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 598.12 and 375.54 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 598.12 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/598.12 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 598.12 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 224,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,617.98/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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