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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 453.20 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 453.20 and 193.77 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 453.20 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/453.20 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 453.20 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 87,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,815.60/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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