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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 459.44 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 459.44 and 233.93 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 459.44 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/459.44 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 459.44 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 107,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476.80/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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