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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 645.44 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 645.44 and 376.56 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 645.44 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/645.44 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 645.44 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 243,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,046.89/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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