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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 415.02 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 415.02 and 223 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 415.02 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/415.02 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 415.02 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 92,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549.46/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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