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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 449.06 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 449.06 and 125.91 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 449.06 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/449.06 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 449.06 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 56,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540.52/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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