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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 645.19 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 645.19 and 276.32 is: 414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 645.19 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/645.19 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 645.19 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 178,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,278.90/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.39

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