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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 453.84 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 453.84 and 293.41 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 453.84 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/453.84 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 453.84 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 133,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,161.19/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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