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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.30 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.30 and 195.21 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.30 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.30 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.30 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 80,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,875.50/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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