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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 641.93 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 641.93 and 154.04 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 641.93 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/641.93 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 641.93 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 98,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878.92/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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