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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 645.55 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 645.55 and 328.16 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 645.55 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/645.55 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 645.55 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 211,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,842.70/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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