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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 453.95 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 453.95 and 194.90 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 453.95 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/453.95 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 453.95 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 88,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,473.88/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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