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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 419.77 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 419.77 and 233.97 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 419.77 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/419.77 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 419.77 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 98,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,213.59/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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