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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.83 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.83 and 182.03 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.83 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.83 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.83 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 82,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,789.75/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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