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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.07 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.07 and 140.66 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.07 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.07 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.07 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 63,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,869.49/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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