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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 454.31 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 454.31 and 211.46 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 454.31 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/454.31 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 454.31 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 96,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,065.86/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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