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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.85 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.85 and 126.57 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.85 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.85 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.85 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 56,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,937.51/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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