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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 645.03 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 645.03 and 213.75 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 645.03 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/645.03 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 645.03 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 137,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,875.16/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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