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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 453.90 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 453.90 and 165.68 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 453.90 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/453.90 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 453.90 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 75,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,202.15/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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