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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 455.82 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 455.82 and 207.76 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 455.82 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/455.82 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 455.82 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 94,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701.16/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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