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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 597.93 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 597.93 and 267.41 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 597.93 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/597.93 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 597.93 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 159,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,892.46/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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