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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 584.10 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 584.10 and 302.76 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 584.10 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/584.10 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 584.10 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 176,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,842.12/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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