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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 450.12 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 450.12 and 126.68 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 450.12 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/450.12 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 450.12 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 57,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018.95/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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