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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.34 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.34 and 224.83 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.34 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.34 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.34 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 101,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,924.43/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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