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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.84, 646.46 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.84, 646.46 and 369.84 is: 554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.84 : 646.46 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.84/646.46 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.84x = 646.46 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.84x = 239,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,086.77/430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.93

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