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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.35 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.35 and 140.63 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.35 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.35 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.35 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 63,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,895.24/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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