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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 825.10 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 825.10 and 332.35 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 825.10 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/825.10 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 825.10 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 274,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,219.09/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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