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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 414.18 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 414.18 and 240.92 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 414.18 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/414.18 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 414.18 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 99,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,782.17/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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