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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 645.04 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 645.04 and 121.88 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 645.04 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/645.04 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 645.04 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 78,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,617.48/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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