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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 418.11 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 418.11 and 209.99 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 418.11 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/418.11 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 418.11 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 87,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,798.92/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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