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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 644.84 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 644.84 and 156.04 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 644.84 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/644.84 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 644.84 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 100,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,620.83/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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