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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 453.78 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 453.78 and 295.15 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 453.78 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/453.78 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 453.78 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 133,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,933.17/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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