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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 456.10 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 456.10 and 130.85 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 456.10 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/456.10 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 456.10 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 59,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,680.69/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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