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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.09, 644.56 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.09, 644.56 and 275.94 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.09 : 644.56 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.09/644.56 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.09x = 644.56 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.09x = 177,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,859.20/430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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