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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 645.87 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 645.87 and 235.65 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 645.87 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/645.87 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 645.87 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 152,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,199.27/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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