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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 464.00 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 464.00 and 303.57 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 464.00 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/464.00 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 464.00 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 140,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,854.96/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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