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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 455.75 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 455.75 and 108.86 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 455.75 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/455.75 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 455.75 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 49,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612.40/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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