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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 454.16 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 454.16 and 94.62 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 454.16 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/454.16 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 454.16 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 42,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972.62/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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