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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 450.08 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 450.08 and 245.15 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 450.08 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/450.08 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 450.08 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 110,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,333.64/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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