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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.06 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.06 and 97.91 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.06 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.06 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.06 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 44,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.44/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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