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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 454.97 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 454.97 and 129.93 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 454.97 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/454.97 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 454.97 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 59,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114.25/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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