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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 451.11 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 451.11 and 232.46 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 451.11 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/451.11 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 451.11 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 104,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,865.03/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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