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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 645.39 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 645.39 and 300.96 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 645.39 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/645.39 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 645.39 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 194,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,236.57/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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