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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 825.09 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 825.09 and 335.91 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 825.09 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/825.09 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 825.09 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 277,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,155.98/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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