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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.66 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.66 and 156.09 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.66 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.66 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.66 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 100,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,624.20/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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