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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 454.68 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 454.68 and 117.91 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 454.68 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/454.68 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 454.68 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 53,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,610.73/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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