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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 453.14 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 453.14 and 82.70 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 453.14 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/453.14 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 453.14 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 37,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474.68/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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