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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 450.20 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 450.20 and 126.65 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 450.20 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/450.20 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 450.20 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 57,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,017.83/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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