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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.98 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.98 and 94.60 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.98 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.98 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.98 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 42,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.11/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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