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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 453.11 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 453.11 and 269.92 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 453.11 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/453.11 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 453.11 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 122,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,303.45/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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