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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,377.64 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,377.64 and 302.30 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,377.64 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,377.64 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,377.64 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 416,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,460.57/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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