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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 456.22 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 456.22 and 130.64 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 456.22 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/456.22 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 456.22 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 59,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600.58/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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