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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 454.01 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 454.01 and 251.37 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 454.01 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/454.01 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 454.01 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 114,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,123.24/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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