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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 453.12 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 453.12 and 215.15 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 453.12 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/453.12 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 453.12 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 97,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,485.70/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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