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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 455.90 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 455.90 and 130.68 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 455.90 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/455.90 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 455.90 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 59,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,577.01/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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