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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.75 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.75 and 140.92 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.75 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.75 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.75 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 64,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,081.88/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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