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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.23 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.23 and 165.10 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.23 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.23 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.23 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 74,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,829.25/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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