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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.11 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.11 and 165.70 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.11 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.11 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.11 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 75,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,246.03/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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