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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 644.83 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 644.83 and 275.88 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 644.83 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/644.83 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 644.83 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 177,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,895.70/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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