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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.15 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.15 and 175.70 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.15 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.15 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.15 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 72,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,766.53/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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