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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.64 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.64 and 137.35 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.64 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.64 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.64 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 61,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,755.81/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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