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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.44 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.44 and 120.41 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.44 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.44 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.44 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 54,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716.85/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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