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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.32 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.32 and 267 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.32 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.32 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.32 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 121,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,303.44/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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