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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 418.35 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 418.35 and 209.98 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 418.35 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/418.35 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 418.35 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 87,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,845.13/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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