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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.17 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.17 and 116.91 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.17 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.17 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.17 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 52,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,980.40/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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