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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 451.93 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 451.93 and 219.83 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 451.93 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/451.93 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 451.93 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 99,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,347.77/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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