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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.24 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.24 and 126.80 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.24 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.24 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.24 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 57,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,088.02/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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