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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 455.93 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 455.93 and 108.98 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 455.93 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/455.93 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 455.93 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 49,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.97/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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