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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 645.69 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 645.69 and 267.95 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 645.69 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/645.69 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 645.69 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 173,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,011.30/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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