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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.92 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.92 and 108.98 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.92 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.92 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.92 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 49,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.32/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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