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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 645.59 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 645.59 and 300.03 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 645.59 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/645.59 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 645.59 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 193,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,694.82/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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