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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 645.03 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 645.03 and 121.84 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 645.03 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/645.03 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 645.03 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 78,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,588.84/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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