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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.16 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.16 and 94.73 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.16 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.16 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.16 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 42,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641.17/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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