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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.06 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.06 and 199.07 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.06 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.06 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.06 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 128,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,412.09/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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