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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 646.32 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 646.32 and 122.70 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 646.32 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/646.32 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 646.32 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 79,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,303.46/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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