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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 644.52 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 644.52 and 155.94 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 644.52 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/644.52 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 644.52 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 100,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,506.45/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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