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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,325.30 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,325.30 and 306 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,325.30 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,325.30 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,325.30 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 405,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,540.27/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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