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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.05 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.05 and 169.04 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.05 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.05 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.05 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 69,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,988.10/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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