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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 645.05 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 645.05 and 283.81 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 645.05 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/645.05 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 645.05 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 183,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,070.74/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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