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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.12 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.12 and 247.02 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.12 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.12 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.12 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 159,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,110.52/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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