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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.25 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.25 and 246.58 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.25 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.25 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.25 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 110,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,776.07/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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