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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 644.85 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 644.85 and 378.81 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 644.85 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/644.85 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 644.85 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 244,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,275.63/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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