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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.09 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.09 and 193.95 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.09 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.09 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.09 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 87,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681.89/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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