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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 449.64 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 449.64 and 212.99 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 449.64 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/449.64 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 449.64 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 95,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,766.58/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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