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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 645.15 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 645.15 and 141.48 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 645.15 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/645.15 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 645.15 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 91,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275.82/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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