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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.08 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.08 and 126.68 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.08 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.08 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.08 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 57,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014.89/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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