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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 453.12 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 453.12 and 283.36 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 453.12 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/453.12 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 453.12 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 128,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,396.08/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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