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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.29 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.29 and 137.77 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.29 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.29 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.29 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 62,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.67/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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