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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.73 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.73 and 109.41 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.73 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.73 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.73 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 49,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533.19/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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