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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 449.96 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 449.96 and 126.66 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 449.96 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/449.96 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 449.96 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 56,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992.99/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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