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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 644.10 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 644.10 and 339.31 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 644.10 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/644.10 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 644.10 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 218,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,546.69/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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