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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 455.13 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 455.13 and 200.44 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 455.13 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/455.13 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 455.13 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 91,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,226.26/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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