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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 456.05 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 456.05 and 121.47 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 456.05 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/456.05 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 456.05 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 55,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.39/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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