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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.33, 645.12 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.33, 645.12 and 276.30 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.33 : 645.12 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.33/645.12 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.33x = 645.12 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.33x = 178,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,246.66/430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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