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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 455.80 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 455.80 and 95.55 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 455.80 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/455.80 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 455.80 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 43,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.69/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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