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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 645.03 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 645.03 and 121.91 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 645.03 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/645.03 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 645.03 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 78,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,632.38/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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