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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 598.03 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 598.03 and 246.83 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 598.03 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/598.03 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 598.03 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 147,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,608.14/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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