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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.25, 598.19 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.25, 598.19 and 267.51 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.25 : 598.19 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.25/598.19 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.25x = 598.19 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.25x = 160,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,020.47/433.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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