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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 419.14 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 419.14 and 299.92 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 419.14 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/419.14 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 419.14 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 125,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,708.47/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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