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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 454.77 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 454.77 and 195.35 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 454.77 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/454.77 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 454.77 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 88,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836.07/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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