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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 449.41 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 449.41 and 208.83 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 449.41 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/449.41 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 449.41 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 93,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,850.29/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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