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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 645.52 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 645.52 and 307.03 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 645.52 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/645.52 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 645.52 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 198,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,191.62/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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