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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 644.94 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 644.94 and 247.53 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 644.94 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/644.94 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 644.94 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 159,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,642.00/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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