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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 449.39 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 449.39 and 230.94 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 449.39 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/449.39 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 449.39 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 103,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,782.70/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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