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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 597.66 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 597.66 and 246.65 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 597.66 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/597.66 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 597.66 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 147,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,412.84/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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