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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453 and 205.92 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 93,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,281.76/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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