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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.06, 597.63 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.06, 597.63 and 244 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.06 : 597.63 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.06/597.63 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.06x = 597.63 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.06x = 145,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,821.72/433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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