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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 454.62 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 454.62 and 97.68 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 454.62 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/454.62 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 454.62 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 44,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407.28/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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