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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 425.07 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 425.07 and 176.99 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 425.07 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/425.07 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 425.07 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 75,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231.01/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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