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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.83 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.83 and 145.92 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.83 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.83 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.83 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 65,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,639.19/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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