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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 455.88 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 455.88 and 200.95 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 455.88 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/455.88 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 455.88 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 91,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.80/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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