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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 452.22 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 452.22 and 276.34 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 452.22 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/452.22 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 452.22 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 124,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,966.47/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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