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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 645.71 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 645.71 and 141.93 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 645.71 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/645.71 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 645.71 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 91,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,644.91/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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