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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 645.75 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 645.75 and 210.96 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 645.75 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/645.75 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 645.75 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 136,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,227.42/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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