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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 597.95 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 597.95 and 328.29 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 597.95 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/597.95 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 597.95 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 196,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,298.35/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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