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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 455.25 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 455.25 and 217.30 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 455.25 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/455.25 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 455.25 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 98,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922.60/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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