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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 641.11 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 641.11 and 245.20 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 641.11 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/641.11 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 641.11 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 157,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200.17/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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