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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.30 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.30 and 141.93 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.30 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.30 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.30 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 64,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,762.66/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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