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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 456.15 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 456.15 and 109.03 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 456.15 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/456.15 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 456.15 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 49,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,733.76/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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