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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 644.45 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 644.45 and 307.76 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 644.45 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/644.45 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 644.45 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 198,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,331.17/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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