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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 598.01 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 598.01 and 315.52 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 598.01 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/598.01 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 598.01 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 188,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683.61/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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