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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.22 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.22 and 145.96 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.22 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.22 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.22 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 65,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,716.17/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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