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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 646.48 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 646.48 and 153.37 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 646.48 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/646.48 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 646.48 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 99,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148.64/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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