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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450 and 94.54 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 42,543
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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