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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.16 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.16 and 301.76 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.16 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.16 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.16 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 127,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,692.76/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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