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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 598.28 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 598.28 and 323.51 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 598.28 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/598.28 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 598.28 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 193,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,544.95/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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