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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 644.96 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 644.96 and 121.89 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 644.96 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/644.96 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 644.96 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 78,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.17/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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