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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 454.02 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 454.02 and 254.25 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 454.02 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/454.02 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 454.02 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 115,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,434.59/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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