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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 454.86 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 454.86 and 194.85 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 454.86 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/454.86 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 454.86 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 88,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,629.47/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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