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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 647.19 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 647.19 and 406.26 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 647.19 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/647.19 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 647.19 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 262,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,927.41/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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