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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.16 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.16 and 126.81 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.16 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.16 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.16 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 57,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084.47/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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