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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.44, 591.14 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.44, 591.14 and 302.69 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.44 : 591.14 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.44/591.14 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.44x = 591.14 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.44x = 178,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,934.68/394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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