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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.76 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.76 and 239.56 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.76 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.76 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.76 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 107,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.51/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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