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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 645.54 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 645.54 and 235.32 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 645.54 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/645.54 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 645.54 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 151,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,908.47/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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