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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 598.19 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 598.19 and 354.92 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 598.19 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/598.19 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 598.19 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 212,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,304.83/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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