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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.33, 644.89 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.33, 644.89 and 365.95 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.33 : 644.89 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.33/644.89 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.33x = 644.89 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.33x = 235,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,993.36/430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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