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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.33, 645.27 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.33, 645.27 and 338.76 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.33 : 645.27 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.33/645.27 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.33x = 645.27 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.33x = 218,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,591.67/430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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