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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.73 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.73 and 200.26 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.73 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.73 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.73 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 91,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,064.23/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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