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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 423.80 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 423.80 and 301.91 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 423.80 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/423.80 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 423.80 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 127,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,949.35/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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