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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 645.81 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 645.81 and 302.01 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 645.81 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/645.81 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 645.81 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 195,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,041.08/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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