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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 645.09 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 645.09 and 121.92 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 645.09 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/645.09 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 645.09 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 78,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649.37/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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