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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.80 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.80 and 126.71 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.80 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.80 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.80 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 56,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.16/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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