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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.22 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.22 and 172.84 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.22 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.22 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.22 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 78,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,505.11/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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