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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 645.04 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 645.04 and 169.92 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 645.04 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/645.04 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 645.04 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 109,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,605.20/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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