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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.02 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.02 and 107.64 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.02 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.02 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.02 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 48,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,440.15/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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