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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 644.94 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 644.94 and 156.14 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 644.94 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/644.94 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 644.94 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 100,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,700.93/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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