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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.85 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.85 and 208.92 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.85 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.85 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.85 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 93,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,982.66/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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