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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 647.46 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 647.46 and 276.93 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 647.46 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/647.46 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 647.46 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 179,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,301.10/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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