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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 646.60 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 646.60 and 122.94 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 646.60 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/646.60 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 646.60 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 79,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,493.00/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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