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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.75 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.75 and 137.59 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.75 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.75 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.75 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 61,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.41/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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