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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.46 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.46 and 346.04 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.46 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.46 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.46 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 206,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,745.06/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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