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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 452.64 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 452.64 and 193.80 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 452.64 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/452.64 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 452.64 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 87,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,721.63/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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