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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 644.96 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 644.96 and 156.23 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 644.96 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/644.96 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 644.96 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 100,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,761.69/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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