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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 453.60 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 453.60 and 244.31 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 453.60 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/453.60 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 453.60 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 110,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,816.75/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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