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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 454.54 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 454.54 and 195.04 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 454.54 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/454.54 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 454.54 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 88,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,653.48/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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