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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 454.08 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 454.08 and 263.00 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 454.08 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/454.08 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 454.08 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 119,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,420.77/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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