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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.36 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.36 and 109.36 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.36 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.36 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.36 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 49,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.09/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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