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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 455.90 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 455.90 and 121.54 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 455.90 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/455.90 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 455.90 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 55,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410.09/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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