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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 422.82 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 422.82 and 300.96 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 422.82 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/422.82 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 422.82 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 127,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,251.91/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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