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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 453.48 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 453.48 and 297.69 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 453.48 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/453.48 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 453.48 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 134,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,996.46/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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