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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 645.21 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 645.21 and 224.84 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 645.21 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/645.21 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 645.21 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 145,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,065.79/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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