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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.92 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.92 and 105.99 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.92 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.92 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.92 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 68,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,458.90/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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