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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.69 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.69 and 117.35 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.69 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.69 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.69 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 52,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,771.66/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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