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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 452.95 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 452.95 and 128.97 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 452.95 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/452.95 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 452.95 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 58,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,416.64/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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