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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 644.70 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 644.70 and 224.54 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 644.70 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/644.70 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 644.70 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 144,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757.71/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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