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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 645.02 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 645.02 and 121.90 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 645.02 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/645.02 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 645.02 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 78,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,627.94/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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