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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 598.25 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 598.25 and 247.01 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 598.25 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/598.25 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 598.25 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 147,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,772.50/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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