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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 450.21 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 450.21 and 107.73 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 450.21 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/450.21 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 450.21 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 48,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,501.12/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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