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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.20 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.20 and 118.32 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.20 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.20 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.20 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 53,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,385.98/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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