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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.41 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.41 and 248.35 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.41 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.41 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.41 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 111,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,609.84/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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