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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 448.74 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 448.74 and 267.75 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 448.74 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/448.74 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 448.74 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 120,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,150.14/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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