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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.15 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.15 and 217.93 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.15 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.15 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.15 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 98,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,101.19/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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