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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.92 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.92 and 109.10 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.92 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.92 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.92 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 49,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,740.87/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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