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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.54 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.54 and 102.02 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.54 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.54 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.54 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 45,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453.27/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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