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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 454.71 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 454.71 and 211.93 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 454.71 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/454.71 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 454.71 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 96,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,366.69/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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