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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 449.65 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 449.65 and 126.61 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 449.65 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/449.65 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 449.65 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 56,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,931.75/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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