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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 416.84 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 416.84 and 293.79 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 416.84 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/416.84 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 416.84 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 122,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,461.95/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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