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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 453.60 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 453.60 and 275.16 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 453.60 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/453.60 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 453.60 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 124,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,814.28/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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