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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 454.97 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 454.97 and 120.66 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 454.97 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/454.97 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 454.97 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 54,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895.28/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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