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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.80 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.80 and 153.83 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.80 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.80 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.80 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 69,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,194.34/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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