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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.10 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.10 and 307.92 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.10 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.10 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.10 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 199,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,255.03/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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