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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.86 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.86 and 120.70 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.86 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.86 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.86 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 54,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901.60/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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