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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.57 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.57 and 120.75 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.57 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.57 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.57 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 54,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889.33/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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